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CREW WATCH – MAY 2024
Published: 9 May 2024
In this edition... A guide to shipowners on navigating flag etiquette Stella Maris and its invaluable support to seafarers worldwide Hidden dangers of poor dental hygiene Prioritising head protection at sea Mooring operations new regulations Ma...
LOSS PREVENTION INSIGHT – ALTERNATIVE FUELS – METHANOL AN OVERVIEW FOR THE MARITIME SECTOR
Published: 29 April 2024
Loss prevention insight on alternative fuels, specifically methanol and hydrogen
LOSS PREVENTION INSIGHT – ALTERNATIVE FUELS – BIOFUELS AN OVERVIEW FOR THE MARITIME SECTOR
Published: 21 February 2024
Loss prevention insight on biofuels, specifically highlighting Fatty Acid Methyl Esters (FAME) and Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil (HVO)
JPNRISK WATCH – FEBRUARY 2024
Published: 14 February 2024
In this issue... Safe Carriage of Alternative Fuel Vehicle, AI, Gepolitical Tensions or Conficts, Britannia Group Introduces Your Excellent Health Service, Wind Assisted Propulsion, Carriage of Energy Storage Units Lithium Ion Batteries, Drug Smu...
LOSS PREVENTION INSIGHT – CRANE INCIDENTS AN OVERVIEW FOR THE MARITIME SECTOR
Published: 30 January 2024
Loss prevention insight on the importance of inspection, maintenance, and certification of cranes on ships for safe and efficient operations.
JPN CHN (SMIP) CHN (TRAD)MARITIME ANTI-CORRUPTION NETWORK (MACN) – MACN GROWS ACROSS THE MARITIME INDUSTRY
Published: 6 December 2023
CREW WATCH – NOVEMBER 2023
Published: 27 November 2023
In this edition... The Importance of Hydration Best Practice Staying Fit at Sea Maintaining Your Fitness Bullying and Harassment on Board Advice Homesickness Coping Strategies and Tips
RISK WATCH – OCTOBER 2023
Published: 17 October 2023
In this issue... Britannia in Japan - Meet our team, Pilotage guidance, Fishing vessel claims, Seafarers hospital society - Culture of care, Underwater hull cleaning - Risk and guidance, Claims and legal - misdelivery claim and Ever Given Grounding -...
LOSS PREVENTION INSIGHT – FUMIGATION AN OVERVIEW FOR THE MARITIME SECTOR
Published: 5 October 2023
Loss prevention Insight on fumigation in general, toxicity symptoms, fire and explosion risk and preventive measures
JPN CHN (SMIP) CHN (TRAD)MARITIME ANTI-CORRUPTION NETWORK (MACN) – A DECADE OF REPORTING
Published: 14 August 2023
BSAFE ONBOARD SAFETY: DRUGS AND ALCOHOL MAY IMPAIR JUDGEMENT
Published: 8 August 2023
Updated: 18 April 2024
CREW WATCH – AUGUST 2023
Published: 7 August 2023
In this edition... Drug and Alcohol Incidents Advice for Crew, Liver Health Disease Prevention, Engine Room Fires Oil Leaks or Spills, Safe use of Power Tools - Guidelines
BRITANNIA LOSS PREVENTION WEBINAR: SURGE AND INTERACTION DAMAGE (SLIDES)
Published: 25 July 2023
BRITANNIA LOSS PREVENTION WEBINAR: STOWAWAYS AND REFUGEES (SLIDES)
Published: 2 March 2023
MARITIME ANTI-CORRUPTION NETWORK (MACN) – MACN CONTINUES TO EXPAND
Published: 22 February 2023
BRITANNIA LOSS PREVENTION WEBINAR: MAINTENANCE VERSUS CLAIMS (SLIDES)
Published: 2 December 2022
BRITANNIA LOSS PREVENTION WEBINAR: LIQUEFACTION OF SOLID BULK CARGOES – RISKS AND PRECAUTIONS (SLIDES)
Published: 29 September 2022
CONTAINER LOSS MITIGATION: OPERATIONAL GUIDANCE FOR REDUCING CONTAINER LOSSES
Published: 21 September 2022
SANCTIONS: EU’s 6TH SANCTIONS PACKAGE – EU REGULATION 833/2014 – RUSSIA – AMENDED
Published: 27 July 2022
THE IMPACT OF THE WAR IN UKRAINE ON SHIPPING
Published: 5 July 2022
RUSSIAN SANCTIONS The conflict in Ukraine has had a huge impact on shipping and global trade. Since Russia’s invasion in February 2022 a wide range of sanctions against Russian cargoes and entities have been announced by the European Union, the Uni...
MARITIME ANTI-CORRUPTION NETWORK (MACN) – LAUNCH OF PORT INTEGRITY PLATFORM
Published: 29 June 2022
LOSS PREVENTION INSIGHT – PASSAGE PLANNING AN OVERVIEW FOR THE MARITIME SECTOR
Published: 11 March 2022
JPNMARITIME ANTI-CORRUPTION NETWORK (MACN) – A DECADE OF REPORTING
Published: 23 February 2022
Updated: 24 February 2022
LOSS PREVENTION INSIGHT – CARRIAGE OF RICE: AN OVERVIEW FOR THE MARITIME SECTOR
Published: 23 December 2021
JPNLOSS PREVENTION INSIGHT – CARRIAGE OF GRAIN AND OILSEED CARGOES: AN OVERVIEW FOR THE MARITIME SECTOR
Published: 9 November 2021
JPNPRIORITISING HEAD PROTECTION AT SEA
Published: 16 May 2024
Seafarers spend much of their working day wearing head protection, a crucial precaution in an industrial setting where the risk of head injuries is prevalent. Shipowners and operators should provide clear procedures and rules stipulating where and wh...
THE HIDDEN DANGERS OF POOR DENTAL HYGIENE FOR SEAFARERS
Published: 16 May 2024
Often overlooked, dental cases are on the rise among seafarers. In 2023, dental cases moved from MedSea’s sixth most common case to the second. This shift is not surprising, given that oral diseases afflict 50% of the world’s population, costing ...
STELLA MARIS: SAILING THE SEAS OF SUPPORT AND ADVOCACY FOR SEAFARERS
Published: 16 May 2024
Jessie Dunn, our Crew Watch Editor, recently had the opportunity to sit down with Ian Stokes, Head of Corporate Engagement and Partnerships at Stella Maris, to discuss the organisations invaluable support to seafarers worldwide. Stella Maris is the...
SAFE MOORING OPERATIONS
Published: 15 May 2024
Accidents during mooring operations pose significant risks to both maritime personnel and vessels, resulting in serious injuries and fatalities. Despite advancements in technology and safety measures, the complex nature of mooring activities, combine...
SHIP TO SHIP OPERATIONS GUIDANCE: PREPARE TO ABORT
Published: 15 May 2024
A ship to ship (STS) transfer operation is the transfer of cargo between two ships alongside each other, either while stationary or underway. Bringing two ships together and separating them while underway is an unusual occurrence for many ships and t...
NAVIGATING CULTURAL SENSITIVITIES
Published: 15 May 2024
Docking in diverse ports around the world is a complex task that goes beyond maritime regulations and navigational skills. Understanding and respecting the cultural sensitivities of different regions is crucial to ensuring a smooth and successful por...
A GUIDE FOR SHIPOWNERS ON NAVIGATING FLAG ETIQUETTE
Published: 15 May 2024
Calling at foreign ports and adhering to flag etiquette is more than a formality- it is a blend of protocol, good manners and traditions. A crucial component is the flag protocol, a set of rules governing the display of flags within a country. To pre...
BRITANNIA LOSS PREVENTION WEBINAR: ALTERNATIVE FUELS – AN INDUSTRY OVERVIEW
Published: 13 May 2024
The Britannia Loss Prevention team is hosting its latest webinar, Alternative Fuels – An Industry Overview. Tuesday 21 May 2024 at 09.30 BST With decarbonisation and the green transition topping the shipping agenda, shipowners are exploring gre...